Kern County Public Works is gathering community feedback on a proposed bike and pedestrian safety project that could bring new infrastructure to Hart Memorial Park and the surrounding area.<\/p>\n
The county held a community meeting at Hart Memorial Park on Thursday to hear from residents about the proposal, which would create a separated Class 1 bike path between Fairfax Road and Hart Park. The path would connect to existing and future pathways from Lake Ming to Lake Buena Vista.<\/p>\n
Salvador Gomez of Kern County Public Works said the project is designed to address safety concerns raised by cyclists.<\/p>\n
“They have safety concerns regarding speed, have no separation between the cyclists and vehicles. This project will give you that separation through barrier. Whether it be K-rail or a guard rail.”<\/p>\n
The proposal also includes reducing traffic lanes, adding a roundabout near the park’s east entrance, and creating more space for shared bike and walking paths inside Hart Park.<\/p>\n
Officials say the county will continue gathering public feedback before making a final decision on submitting the grant application to the state.<\/p>\n
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